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How to Train Your Dragon
Book (2017)
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films!
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero.
In the first How to Train Your Dragon book Hiccup must lead ten novices in their initiation into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. They have to train their dragons or be BANISHED from the tribe FOR EVER!
But what if Hiccup's dragon resembles an ickle brown bunny with wings? And has NO TEETH? The Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus is stirring and wants to devour every Viking on the Isle of Berk . . .
Can Hiccup save the tribe - and become a Hero?
How to Train Your Dragon is a major award-winning DreamWorks film series. There is also a new live action movie due to be released in 2025. The TV series, Riders of Berk, can be seen on CBeebies and Cartoon Network.
Book (2017)
Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films!
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero.
In the first How to Train Your Dragon book Hiccup must lead ten novices in their initiation into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. They have to train their dragons or be BANISHED from the tribe FOR EVER!
But what if Hiccup's dragon resembles an ickle brown bunny with wings? And has NO TEETH? The Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus is stirring and wants to devour every Viking on the Isle of Berk . . .
Can Hiccup save the tribe - and become a Hero?
How to Train Your Dragon is a major award-winning DreamWorks film series. There is also a new live action movie due to be released in 2025. The TV series, Riders of Berk, can be seen on CBeebies and Cartoon Network.
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Sex & Nudity
There is no romantic or sexual content in this film, as the focus remains entirely on the bond between a boy and his dragon.
Violence & Gore
The movie features stylized action sequences involving Viking-dragon combat, including fire-breathing and character injuries, but it lacks graphic gore or realistic bloodshed.
Profanity
The dialogue is completely clean and free of inappropriate language or swearing throughout the duration of the film.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are no depictions of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use within the movie.
Frightening Scenes
Some scenes involving large, menacing dragons and peril during battle sequences may be intense for very young children, but these moments are balanced by the film's lighthearted tone.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
A story about a boy who learns that being different can be a superpower and that sometimes the best way to solve a big problem is by making a new friend instead of fighting.
Content Warnings
Fantasy violence
Threats of banishment
Detailed Analysis
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What Parents Need to Know
Features high-energy animated action sequences and fantasy creatures. The central conflict focuses on the high stakes of dragon-human relations and tribal expectations.
What Kids Can Learn
Children gain perspective on individual identity, the value of unconventional thinking, and how to build bridges with those who are perceived as different.
Key Topics Discussed
Identity and self-worth
Conflict resolution
Challenging social norms
Why Parents Might Like It
The story offers a smart, poignant narrative that rewards non-violent problem solving and emphasizes character integrity over brute strength.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Emphasizes the power of empathy, challenging societal prejudices, and the courage required to choose kindness over traditional aggression.
Role models
Hiccup serves as an exceptional role model by demonstrating that intellectual curiosity and non-conformity are valuable strengths, especially when facing social pressure.
Representation
No specific diversity content indicated in available information regarding marginalized groups or authentic identity representation.
Learning
Provides meaningful opportunities to discuss social-emotional growth, conflict resolution strategies, and the importance of questioning inherited assumptions.
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